Adele Says Painful Ear Infection Was “Worse Than Childbirth,” Leaving Her “A Bit Deaf”

During Friday night’s (October 25) performance as part of her Las Vegas residency, Adele shared an update on her current health situation with the audience. The 36-year-old singer admitted that she was left “a bit deaf” while suffering from a nasty ear infection. A fan-shot video shared on X captures Adele on stage at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace discussing her painful illness. “I actually have an ear infection, which is pretty grim. I’ve never had an ear infection before,” Adele revealed. “It is the most painful thing that has ever, ever happened to me in my life — it was worse than childbirth.” The 16-time Grammy winner said her infection was caused by a “rare water bacteria,” and after being misprescribed, her new medication is “starting to work.” Adele says she is “no longer in pain, which is great. I’m a bit deaf in my left ear. But there was no way I was going to miss this f**king show!” (People)